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I like the idea of these, the simplicity. And I think they would ride nice too.

Why don't we use Leaf Sliders over here??

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Hmm.. I wouldn't imagine they're street legal for one. Plus one less bush for opportunity to allow the leaf to pivot as the axle flexes I presume?
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What are they meant to do? I have never had my leafs get caught up on anything and they are solid enough to not get damage like a sill panel.

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They actually allow greater wheel travel. But yes non ADR compliant and pretty sure you would need a traction bar to use them effectively.
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What are they meant to do? I have never had my leafs get caught up on anything and they are solid enough to not get damage like a sill panel.

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AG I think you may have misunderstood what these are for, I'm assuming that these are to eliminate the shackle...
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The main reason you dont see everyone use these is that they allow the spring to "fall"
Making shit unstable.

So, they are shit.
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The main reason you dont see everyone use these is that they allow the spring to "fall"
Making shit unstable.

So, they are shit.
Please explain.....

... no seriously, I don't quite grasp it. Do you mean like a scissor shackle would allow the leaf pack to "fall". ?



Like no restraint. ?

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